Ridiculous means
a. something that is silly.
b. talking loudly
c. trading places with someone
a. something that is silly.
100
Who is Connie?
The granddaughter
100
True or False: The grandfather taught the grandmother karate.
False
100
What is irony?
When something happens that is the opposite of what you expect.
100
What does "theme" mean?
the author's message; the main message; what the author is teaching us
200
To think something is true without knowing it is true.
assume
200
True or False: Connie has a close relationship with Abuela.
False
200
True or False: The restaurant owner was happy that the grandmother kicked the rascal.
True
200
It is hot and sticky outside. Which of these is verbal irony?
a. "It's hot out here!"
b. "I wish it was colder!"
c. "Brr, it's nice and cold!"
c. "Brr, it's nice and cold!"
200
Which kind of connection compares the theme of "Karate" and "Abuela Invents the Zero?"
text to text
300
I forgot my phone at school and had to drive all the way back to get it. It was so ___________!
inconvenient
300
How many times has Abuela visited the US?
a. 1
b. 2
c. 10
d. 5
300
Which word is a synonym for "rascal?"
a. cook
b. bully
c. depressed person
bully
300
Which of these is situational irony?
a. a dog chases a cat
b. a cat chases a dog
c. a cat chases a mouse
b. a cat chases a dog
300
Which is a theme for "Abuela Invents the Zero?"
a. Respect your family
b. Listen to your friends
c. Work hard and do your best
a. Respect your family
400
Jane wanted to go to a pizzeria but Bob wanted to go to the movies. They decided to ______________; they ordered pizza and watched Netflix.
compromise
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Why doesn't Connie want to go to church with Abuela?
She is embarrassed to be with her/doesn't want people to see them together
400
Why do people respect the grandfather at the end of the story?
They think that he knows karate
400
Why is it ironic that people respect the grandfather at the end of the story?
Because he doesn't really know karate
400
Which of these is a theme for "Karate?"
a. Respect people older than you
b. Don't judge people you don't know
c. Know karate and us it all the time.
b. don't judge people you don't know
500
To value something means that….
it is important to you
500
The "zero" in the story is...
How Connie makes Abuela feel
500
Why is everyone scared of the rascal?
He is one of the best karate fighters in the town.
500
Which of these parts of "Karate" shows situational irony?
a. the pretty grandmother defends her husband.
b. the rascal flips over a table.
c. the restaurant owner thanks the grandmother.
a. the pretty grandmother defends her husband.
500
Which of these is a theme in BOTH "Karate" and "Abuela?"
a. Trust your friends with your problems.
b. Keep your promises.
c. Sometimes bullies get what they deserve.